Subaru BRZ 2016 User manual

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2016
Quick Reference Guide
BRZ
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available at time of publication.
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latest product information available
at time of publication. Some
images shown are for illustration
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at the time of publication.
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applies to all BRZ models.
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be for equipment not installed on
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Table of Contents
2-3 Getting Started
4-5 Instrument Panel
6-7 Gauges
8-9 Personalize
10-15 Controls
16-19 While Operating
20-21 Safety/In Case of Emergency
22-23 Additional Information
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Keyless Access with
Push Button Start System (if equipped)
By simply carrying the access key in your pocket, you can lock
and unlock doors, open the trunk lid and start your car without
ever having to take the key fob out of your pocket.
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Remote Keyless Entry
1. Lock/Arm
• Press to lock all doors and trunk and
activate the security alarm.
• If any of the doors or the trunk are
not fully closed, an electronic chirp
will sound to alert you that the doors
or the trunk are not properly closed.
2. Unlock/Disarm
• Press once to unlock
the driver’s door.
• Press twice (within ve
seconds) to unlock all doors.
• When the “Unlock/Disarm” button
is pressed, the dome and map
lights will illuminate if the dome light
switch is in the middle position.
3. Opening the Trunk Lid
• Press and hold to unlock the trunk lid.
An electronic chirp will sound.
4. Panic Alarm
• Press and hold; the horn will sound
and the hazard lights will ash.
• Press any button on the remote
to deactivate.
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Additional
Information
Seating
Seat Controls
1. Forward/Backward
Pull up on the lever below the front of
the driver’s seat to move the seat forward
or backward.
2. Raise/Lower Seat Cushion
To adjust the height of the driver’s seat, push
or pull the seat height adjustment lever located
on the lower left side front of the seat.
3. Recline Seatback
To adjust the seatback to the desired
position, pull up on the recline lever located
on the lower left rear of the driver’s seat
or lower right rear of the passenger’s
seat. Do not adjust seats while driving.
4. Seatback Fold Strap
To get in and out of the back seats, pull
the seat strap to fold the desired seat.
When nished, push the seatback until
it locks in place.
Heated Seats
(if equipped)
Switches are located on the
center console between the
driver and passenger seats.
Choose low (bottom of switch)
for normal heating or high
(top of switch) for rapid heating.
Choose the center position to
turn off the seat heaters.
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Folding Down the Rear Seats
Lower the headrests. Open the trunk and pull the release strap on the seat side
that you want to fold down. To return the seatback to its original position, raise
the seatback until it locks into place and make sure that it is securely locked.
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Instrument Panel
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Safety/In Case
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Additional
Information
Clock
Press the “H” button to adjust the hours
and the “M” button to adjust the minutes.
Vehicles with a navigation system, please
refer to the separate booklet “Operating
Instructions for Navigation System.”
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Instrument
Panel
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Immediate Attention
Caution
Informational
Gauges
Seatbelt warning
Front passenger
seatbelt warning
SRS airbag system
Engine immobilizer
indicator light
Door open
Charge warning
Oil pressure warning
Power steering warning
REV indicator
Hot coolant temperature/
Cold coolant temperature
High beam indicator light
AT OIL TEMP
(Automatic Transmission)
ABS warning
Low fuel
SNOW indicator
(Automatic Transmission)
Slip indicator
Speedometer Tachometer
Outside temperature, trip meter and odometer
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Safety/In Case
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Additional
Information
VSC off
CHECK engine/
Malfunction indicator
Tire pressure warning light
Front passenger frontal
airbag OFF/ON
Headlight leveler
(if equipped)
TRAC OFF indicator
VSC SPORT indicator
Smart key system
(if equipped)
Turn signals
Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)
Cruise control
indicator light
Cruise control set
indicator light
SPORT indicator
(Automatic Transmission)
Gauges
Digital Speedometer Fuel gauge
Temperature gauge
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Personalize
Tilt Steering Column
Push the lever down rmly to adjust the height position of the column; rmly push the lever
back up to lock the column in place. Do not adjust while driving.
Power Exterior Mirrors
Turn the knob to the “L” to adjust the left-hand mirror or to the “R” to adjust the right-hand
mirror. Move the knob in the direction you want to move the mirror. Then return the knob to
the neutral/center position.
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Additional
Information
Trunk Lid Cancel Button
Prevent unauthorized entry into the trunk by locking the trunk release lever. Press
the trunk lid cancel button to lock the trunk release lever. The trunk can only be
opened using the master key. Press the button in to unlock the trunk release lever.
km/h - MPH, ODO - TRIP and DISP Buttons
1. Press this button to change the digital display from km/h to MPH. Press again
to switch back.
2. Press this button to cycle through the odometer, trip meter A, trip meter B,
the setting screen for the tachometer needle or the setting screen for the shift
position indicator.
3. Press this button to cycle through the outside temperature, current fuel
consumption, average fuel consumption or the setting screen for the
REV indicator.
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Personalize
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Controls
Light Controls
Illumination
Brightness Control
While the light switch is on, rotate the dial
downward to dim the instrument panel
illumination. Rotate the dial upward to
make the illumination brighter. When the
dial is fully rotated upward, the instrument
panel illumination becomes full bright.
Headlight Beam Leveler
High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights
generate more light than conventional
halogen headlights. Therefore, a driver of an
oncoming vehicle may experience too much
glare when your headlight beam height
adjustment is high because the vehicle is
carrying a heavy load. The headlight beam
leveler can be used to adjust beam height
to avoid such a condition. To lower the
beam, turn the knob to the higher numbers.
Turns on headlights, instrument
panel illumination, parking lights,
tail lights and license plate lights.
Push up
for right
turn signal.
Push forward to change from low
beam to high beam. Pull the lever
back to center to return to low beam.
Push down for
left turn signal. Turns on
fog lights
(if equipped).
Turns on instrument panel
lights, tail lights, parking lights
and license plate lights.
AUTO (if equipped): The vehicle’s lights
are automatically on or off, depending
on the level of outside light.
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Additional
Information
Windshield Wipers
To turn on the wipers, press the wiper control lever down one level for intermittent,
two levels for low, or three levels for high speed. Return the lever to the “OFF”
position to stop the wipers. For a single wipe, move the lever up. To spray washer
uid, pull and hold the lever toward you.
Daytime Running Lights
Daytime running lights are standard on your vehicle. Only a reduced brightness
high beam will be automatically turned on when the engine has started, the
parking brake is fully released and the light switch is in the “OFF” or “ ”
position. The brightness of the illumination of the high beam headlights is reduced
by the daytime running light system. You must always switch on your headlights
when it is dark outside by turning the light switch to the “ ” position.
OFF
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INT.
LOW
HIGH
Controls
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Controls
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Manual Climate Control
1. Air Flow Control Dial
The air ow control dial allows you to
choose the direction of air ow. Rotate the
dial for the desired air ow position.
Defrost/Defog
To clear the windshield and front door
windows of fog or frost, rotate the air ow
control dial to the defrost position, set the
temperature control to the red position,
and set the fan speed control to the
fastest speed.
2. Rear Window Defogger Button
Press the rear window defogger button
to turn on the defogger. The defogger
will automatically shut off after about 15
minutes. If the window clears before that
time, you can press the button again to
turn it off.
3. Fan Speed Control Dial
Rotate the fan speed control dial to select
one of four fan speeds.
4. Air Conditioning Button
Press the “A/C” button to activate the air
conditioning. Press it again to turn off the
air conditioning.
5. Recirculated/Outside Air Button
Press the air inlet selection button to
prevent outside air from being drawn into
the passenger compartment. If the button
is pushed in, press it again to draw outside
air into the compartment. TO PREVENT
WINDSHIELD FOGGING, DO NOT
REMAIN IN THE RECIRCULATED MODE
FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.
6. Temperature Control Dial
Rotate the temperature control dial from
blue for cool, to red for warm.
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Additional
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Automatic Climate Control System (if equipped)
1. Automatic On and Off
This system automatically controls
outlet air temperature, fan speed,
air ow distribution, air inlet control,
and air conditioner compressor
operation. Press “AUTO” to activate.
Push “OFF” to turn off the system.
2. Temperature Control Dials
Rotate the dial to select a temperature
and maintain a comfortable climate
within the driver and passenger
compartment. Temperature is
displayed digitally on the screen.
Separate temperature settings
can be adjusted for the driver’s
side and passenger’s side.
Operation in Manual Mode
3. Recirculated/Outside Air Switch
Push the air inlet selection switch to
prevent outside air from being drawn
into the passenger compartment.
Push the switch again to allow
outside air into the compartment.
TO PREVENT WINDSHIELD
FOGGING, DO NOT REMAIN IN THE
RECIRCULATED MODE FOR AN
EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.
4. Fan Speed Control Dial
In the automatic setting, the system
determines the fan speed to achieve
the desired temperature, or you can
manually rotate the fan speed control
dial to select one of seven fan speeds.
5. Air Flow Mode Selection Button
Press the button to select the desired
air ow mode. The selected air ow
mode is shown on the display above.
6. Dual Mode Switch
Push the “DUAL” switch to activate
or deactivate the dual mode. Dual
mode makes it possible to have
separate temperature settings for the
driver’s side and passenger’s side.
7. Air Conditioner Switch
Push the “A/C” switch to activate
the air conditioning. Push it again
to turn off the air conditioning.
8. Front Defroster Button
Press the button to defrost
or dehumidify the windshield
and front door windows.
9. Rear Window Defogger Switch
Push the switch to turn on the
defogger. It will automatically shut off
after about 15 minutes. If the window
clears before that time, you can
push the switch again to turn it off.
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Driving Systems/Modes
To help enhance driving safety and performance,
the following systems operate automatically in
response to various driving situations.
1. If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or
snow, the traction control system may
reduce power from the engine to the
wheels. Turning the system off may make
it easier for you to rock the vehicle in order
to free it. Press the button again to turn
the traction control back on.
2. Your vehicle is equipped with two types of
control modes to accommodate various
driving preferences. The control modes
can be selected with the “VSC SPORT”
button. Normal mode allows secure and
smooth normal driving. When the button
is pressed, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
SPORT mode is activated.
3. If equipped, push the switch toward the
“SPORT” mode for sporty driving or when
driving in mountainous regions with lots of
curves. To cancel sport mode, push the
switch toward “SPORT” mode again.
If equipped, push the switch toward
the “SNOW” mode for accelerating and
driving on slippery road surfaces, such as
snow. To cancel snow mode, push the
switch toward “SNOW” mode again.
For more detailed information, please refer to
your Owner’s Manual.
Controls
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USB Port (if equipped)
The USB port is located underneath the climate controls. You can connect
a USB-equipped portable music player to the USB port and hear the music
stored on it through the vehicle speakers. Press the “SOURCE” button located
on the audio system repeatedly until the USB mode is selected.
Auxiliary Input Jack
The 3.5 mm auxiliary input jack is located
underneath the USB port. You can connect
a portable music player to the auxiliary jack
and hear the music stored on it through the
vehicle speakers. Press the “SOURCE” button
located on the audio system to select the
auxiliary mode.
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Cruise Control
Increase speed
Push the lever up to the “RES” side;
hold until your vehicle reaches the
desired speed and release. To increase
speed using the accelerator pedal,
press the pedal until you reach the
desired speed. Push the lever down
to the “SET” side to set the speed.
Decrease speed
Push the lever down to the “SET”
side; hold until your vehicle slows to
the desired speed and release. To
decrease the speed using the brake
pedal, press the pedal to release cruise
control temporarily. When the speed
decreases to the desired speed, push
the lever down to the “SET” side to set
the speed.
To cancel the cruise control, pull the
lever toward you, push the brake
pedal or press the “ON-OFF” button.
If you have a manual transmission,
you can push in the clutch pedal.
Press the accelerator pedal until
your vehicle reaches the desired
speed. Push the lever down to the
“SET” side and release. Ease off
the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle
will maintain the desired speed.
To activate the cruise control,
press the “ON-OFF” button. The
cruise control indicator light on
the instrument panel will turn
on. To deactivate cruise control,
press the “ON-OFF” button again.
To resume your speed after
canceling, push the lever
up to the “RES” side.
Controls
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While Operating
Trunk and Fuel Filler Lid Releases
The vehicle is equipped with trunk and fuel ller lid releases. To open the trunk, press the
trunk lever button. To open the fuel ller lid, pull the fuel ller lever up and release.
Paddle Shift Control Switches (if equipped)
• Temporary use: Even when
the selector is in the “D” (Drive)
position, you can temporarily
shift the gear by pulling the
“+” or “-” paddle shift control
switch. The transmission will
automatically switch back to
Normal Mode.
• When the selector lever is in
Manual Mode, shift to the next
higher gear by pulling the “+”
paddle shift control switch on
the steering wheel. Pull the “-”
paddle shift control switch to
shift into the next lower gear.
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Automatic Transmission Shift Mode
The automatic transmission gives you ultimate control with two different driving
modes: Normal Mode and Manual Mode.
Normal Mode
When the selector lever is in the “D” (Drive) position, the transmission is in
Normal shift mode. The shift position indicator on the instrument panel shows
“D” and the transmission automatically shifts into a suitable forward gear.
Manual Mode
In Manual Mode, you select the desired gear position to obtain necessary
acceleration and engine braking. Moving the selector lever left into the manual
gate 1from the “D” (Drive) position causes the transmission to change into
Manual Mode. To shift, use the paddle shift control switches or gear lever. The
shift position indicator shows the selected gear position.
When Manual Shifting Operation is Possible
• Arrow-shaped indicator lights in the center of the instrument panel show
whether an upshift is possible and whether a downshift is possible.
- Both arrows are on: Upshifting and downshifting are both possible.
- Up arrow only is on: Only upshifting is possible.
- Down arrow only is on: Only downshifting is possible.
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BRZ Engine Compartment
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1. Air Cleaner Element
This element lters intake air. Follow the
maintenance guidelines in your “Warranty
and Maintenance Booklet”. When
necessary, replace this element with a
genuine Subaru air cleaner.
2. Engine Coolant Reservoir
Check your coolant level at each fuel stop.
Observe the coolant level on the outside
of the reservoir while the engine is cool. If
the level is close to – or lower than – the
“LOW” level mark, add coolant to the
“FULL” level mark. If the reserve tank is
empty, remove the radiator cap and rell
as required. Please refer to your Owner’s
Manual for details.
3. Radiator Cap
If your engine overheats, safely pull off the
road and stop your vehicle in a safe place.
Never attempt to remove the radiator cap
until the engine has been shut off and has
fully cooled down. If steam is coming from
the engine compartment, turn the engine
off and move everyone away from the
vehicle until it cools. Please refer to your
Owner’s Manual for details.
4. Main Fuse Box
Your BRZ has two fuse boxes. One is
located under the instrument panel,
behind the fuse box cover on the driver’s
seat side. The other is housed in the
engine compartment, as shown here.
Fuses are designed to melt during an
overload situation in order to prevent
damage to the wiring harness and
electrical equipment. If any lights,
accessories or electrical controls
fail to operate properly, inspect the
corresponding fuse. If it has melted
or appears discolored, replace it in
accordance with the instructions in your
Owner’s Manual. The fuse puller and spare
fuses are located in the main fuse box in
the engine compartment.
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